DWP Leads Way Supporting People Aged Over 50 at Work

by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 16, 2023 | Uncategorised

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better to promote age inclusive working practices. Click here for more.

New Census Data Reveals Apprenticeships are Growing in Popularity

by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 11, 2023 | Uncategorised

New Census data shared by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed apprenticeships were the highest qualification for 5.3% of people (2.6 million) across England and 5.6% of people (143,000) across Wales. Co-founder of RateMyApprenticeship, Oliver Sidwell...

Second Highest Ever Number of University or College applications by UK 18-year-olds

by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 11, 2023 | Uncategorised

New UCAS data has shown that the number of UK 18-year-olds applying to an undergraduate course this year is the second highest on record. Also almost half of all UCAS users have expressed an interest in apprenticeship opportunities. UCAS Chief Executive Clare Marchant...

DfE Support Fund for T Level Industry Placements

by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 11, 2023 | Uncategorised

The Department for Education are launching a one-year employer support fund that will provide financial assistance to employers offering high-quality T Level industry placements in the financial year 2023 to 2024. From April 2023, employers can claim funding to cover...

Public More Likely to Believe Apprenticeships Offer Better Job Prospects than University

by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 11, 2023 | Uncategorised

New research from tech startup Multiverse found that the public are four times more likely to believe that apprenticeships offer young people better job prospects and preparation for the workplace than university, shifting from the long held perception that a...

Minister of Education says No Need for Apprenticeship Levy Controls

by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 11, 2023 | Uncategorised

Minister of Education Robert Halton has said that ministers are not discussing controls on apprenticeship levy spending amid re-emerging budget concerns. Halfon deflected warning signs of budget overspend for apprenticeship levy and insisted the Department of...